D.J. Humphries | Tackle

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"He has a chance to be a starting left tackle, Day 1, at the next level," Jeremiah began. "I don't know if I can say that about any other offensive lineman in this class. It's very deep, but he has the best feet of the bunch." Jeremiah did warn evaluators about Humphries game against Missouri where Shane Ray took it to him. Humphries showed up to the Combine about 20 pounds heavier than his playing weight. The major question is functional strength, as DJ can get blown back by speed to power. Footwork is great, but if balance and base is lost on first contact, offensive linemen have major problems. Mar 3 - 9:54 AM

"He has the potential to develop into a starting left tackle in the NFL, but he doesn't fit for a power running team because he isn't a drive blocker," McShay wrote. "There's also some durability concerns with him. But his workout was very good, with a great 40 (5.12) and short shuttle (4.64) and above-average scores in the bench press (26 reps) and broad jumps (8-8). One measurement concern: His 33 5/8-inch arms are problematic for a left tackle prospect." Humphries also had a vertical jump of 31 inches. McShay believes Humphries would "make sense for the Eagles on Day 2, as they're looking for athleticism at the tackle position over size" and mentioned the Panthers as another possibility. Feb 23 - 10:05 PM

NFL Network analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis both believe Florida T D.J. Humphries will be the No. 1 left tackle in the draft.

They aren't necessarily calling Humphries the best overall offensive lineman, it should be noted. Jeremiah said Humphries, who measured 6-foot-5, 307 pounds at the official combine weigh-in, has "the best feet of any tackle in this draft class." Humphries ran a 5.12 second 40, a 4.64 20-yard shuttle, and had a vertical jump of 31 inches. Feb 21 - 2:36 PM